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A Milestone for Maritime Education: The Passage of Bill 35-0133
A Milestone for Maritime Education: The Passage of Our Bill It is with immense pride and a deep sense of responsibility that I share the successful passage of our bill through the Committee of Budget Appropriations and Finance. This pivotal moment marks not just a legislative success but a monumental step forward in enhancing and expanding maritime education and opportunities in the Virgin Islands.Our journey to this point has been guided by a vision to foster a robust maritime sector, equipped with highly skilled professionals who are ready to lead and innovate. The amendments to Bill No. 35-0133, which we have championed, are a testament to our commitment to creating pathways for our youth in the fields of marine shipping logistics, maritime law, environmental studies, and more.This bill, with its focus on broadening the scope of maritime education and ensuring the return of scholarship recipients to contribute to our local industry, is a cornerstone in building a sustainable economic and educational framework for our islands.I am grateful for the support and collaboration of my colleagues, stakeholders, and the community in bringing this bill to fruition. As we move forward, let us continue to work together to implement these changes effectively and to open new horizons for our students and our maritime industry.Together, we are setting sail towards a brighter future for the Virgin Islands, bolstered by education, innovation, and dedication.
The BOLQUES BULLETIN - 2024 January - February Edition
A Bimestrial Update from the Office of Angel Bolques Jr. Senator-At-Large
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. Congratulates Winners of the Crucian Christmas Festival Pageant and Celebrates the Success of the First-Ever Kidsville Event
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. Congratulates Winners of the Crucian Christmas Festival Pageant and Celebrates the Success of the First-Ever Kidsville Event
OUR BILLS WERE PASSED IN THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION!
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. BILLS WERE PASSED IN THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION!
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. Thanks Colleagues for Legislative Successes and Extends Season's Greetings to the People of the Virgin Islands
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. Thanks Colleagues for Legislative Successes and Extends Season's Greetings to the People of the Virgin Islands
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. Joins In Celebrating Sky High Dominicana's Inaugural Flight Between St. Croix and the Dominican Republic
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. Joins In Celebrating Sky High Dominicana's Inaugural Flight Between St. Croix and the Dominican Republic
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. Praises EPA's Rigorous Water Quality Study in St. Croix - St. Croix – Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. commended the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its detailed study on the drinking water quality in St. Croix under Project Number 2311021.
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. Praises EPA's Rigorous Water Quality Study in St. Croix - St. Croix – Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. commended the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its detailed study on the drinking water quality in St. Croix under Project Number 2311021.
Senator At Large, Angel Bolques Jr. Extends Gratitude for Federal Response to Water Crisis in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Senator At Large, Angel Bolques Jr. Extends Gratitude for Federal Response to Water Crisis in the U.S. Virgin Islands
EPA Uncovers Unreported Liquefied Petroleum Gas at STX Refinery, Raises Significant Environmental Concerns; Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation's Non-Compliance Discovered
EPA Uncovers Unreported Liquefied Petroleum Gas at STX Refinery, Raises Significant Environmental Concerns; Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation's Non-Compliance Discovered
Urgent Call for Action: Protecting Virgin Islands' Economic Future Amid Rum Tax Benefits and Beer Industry Challenges
Urgent Call for Action: Protecting Virgin Islands' Economic Future Amid Rum Tax Benefits and Beer Industry Challenges
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. Extends Profound Gratitude to Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Commissioner Nominee H. Nathalie Hodge for Instituting a Vital Price Freeze in the St. Croix District
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. Extends Profound Gratitude to Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and Commissioner Nominee H. Nathalie Hodge for Instituting a Vital Price Freeze in the St. Croix District
